neillkpm wrote:All of the remarks relating to cleaning EGR valves seem to relate to the mechanical version. I have a 2008 2.4litre TDCi 140 BHP with a dashboard light which Ford tells me relates to a faulty EGR and that it needs replacing. A non franchise mechanic tells me that i have an electronic version, can this be cleaned or does it need a full replacement unit?
Tarte93 wrote:Hi recently bought a 56 Transit Tdci 2 days after I had it started cutting out when not using any revs so I took it back where he said he replaced fuel filter the egr valve and fuel pressure then the day after the engine management light come on so I took it to another garage where he said his machine said it's the egr valve even though It only had a new one put in 2 days before? Just wondering what's the best thing to do as I don't really no a lot about cars but my mate told me to ask here as everyone's really helpful?
Thanks
Tom
loot wrote:Tarte93 wrote:Hi recently bought a 56 Transit Tdci 2 days after I had it started cutting out when not using any revs so I took it back where he said he replaced fuel filter the egr valve and fuel pressure then the day after the engine management light come on so I took it to another garage where he said his machine said it's the egr valve even though It only had a new one put in 2 days before? Just wondering what's the best thing to do as I don't really no a lot about cars but my mate told me to ask here as everyone's really helpful?
Thanks
Tom
Did he use genuine/oe fuel filter?
What do you mean about fuel pressure?
Was the egr a quality one?
Consider getting a pcm update if it hasn't had 1.
Also, which engine management light is on? There's 2, an engine one and a power train 1 (gear with exclamation mark in)
loot wrote:OK that points to egr as said, need to know what you mean about fuel pressure tho, if he did anything to the fuel system then it needs programming in.
Never had an engine cutting out on a faulty egr but it is possible if it is sticking open, i think a known good 1 should be fitted.
Can you ask the mechanic what I've asked you as it'll help with diagnosis.
A faulty egr can take several miles or driving cycles to bring the warning lamp on unless it is electronically faulty btw.
loot wrote:? There are documented cases of new cheap egr valves not working there's updated Ford software that tries to remedy prematurely failing egr valves too since about 2012.
There could be a few other problems relating to sensors and wiring too so a good diagnostics session and experience with these is needed.
You should just take it back to the guy and say he didn't fix it, OK there's no warranty but if you only just bought the van then surely he'll oblige?
Gonzo330 wrote:At the risk of sounding like a heathen, why have people not just taken their EGR valve off, cleaned it, then blocked it off? Surely that would be the end of any and all problems?
loot wrote:Ideally you want someone local with ids it'll be cheaper, a lot of these mk7s come back needing a prv and scv doing, they get left and wear out etc, hopefully yours doesn't but if your egr wants replacing then you get told you need the above doing I'd imagine Ford will want over 500 pounds for all that
If you can find someone local that will update it for you and do the fuel pump and injector learns for some cake then i think that'll help
Ultimately if your egr is broken then you will have to replace it, you can get vantuner to delete it from the system tho if you want, you'll have to look him up and get a quote.
bigfella1952 wrote:I have a 2007 Ford Transit, having done only 80,000 miles.
The Engine Management Light is permanently on.
The main dealer has reset it and tells me the EGR valve wants replacing again. It remained off for approx 2 weeks and then lit up again.
This is the 5th time it has needed replacing.
This seems a common fault, and really frustating and expensive.
The vehicle is serviced twice a year at approx 7,500 miles, never been treated badly, and 99% time, me the only driver.
Any suggestions or help gratefully receivedPaul - the bigfella
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